April/May 2012 Class List
April 11th, 2012
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February 2012 Class List
February 16th, 2012
Learn to Knit Socks
Monday, Feb. 6, 13, and 20, 6-8pm
This three-part class will walk you through the mysteries of knitting your first sock on double-pointed needles. You only need to know how to knit and purl, and have a desire to embark upon what many people feel is one of the most addictive and fun garments to knit!
Instructor: Chelsea Fox, $45
Materials: approx 200 yards worsted weight wool or wool blend, size US 4 or 5 double-pointed needles
Beginning Knitting
Saturday, February 11 and 18, 12-2pm
Join us for this two-part introduction to knitting. This class is perfect for those who want to learn to knit, as well as those who already have some basic knowledge but would like a “refresher” on the subject. You’ll learn about yarn and needle selection, casting on and off, knitting and purling, changing colors and seaming. Your final product with be a cozy pair of fingerless mitts. You’ll leave the class prepared to embark on further knitting adventures. No experience necessary! $35 plus cost of materials.
Instructor: Chelsea Fox
Materials: ~100 yards worsted weight wool/wool blend yarn, US 7 or 8 single point needles (supplies purchased at time of class)
Learn to Crochet
Monday, Feb. 16 and 23, 6-8 pm
Learn the basics of crochet in 2 sessions with Dori. This class is perfect for knitters who would like to add some basic crochet to their arsenal. Crochet comes in handy with lots of knitting projects but it’s also a fantastic and practical stand-alone craft. No experience, no problem, $35 plus cost of materials.
Instructor: Dori Rusow
Materials: G or H hook, 50g worsted weight wool or wool blend yarn (lighter colored and nothing too fuzzy)
2 socks on one needle!
Saturday, Feb. 11 and 18, 3-5pm
Learn the tricks to knitting two socks at once, and avoid the dreaded Second Sock Syndrome! In this class we will be knitting toe-up socks in worsted weight, but once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll have all the skills to graduate to a project using sock yarn on your own. If you’re having any reservations, it’s been our experience that almost everyone who learns this technique becomes a convert. This could be a potentially life-changing class for you. Students should have knit at least once basic sock before coming to class, preferably, $35 plus cost of materials.
Instructor: Chelsea Fox
Materials: approx 300 yards worsted weight wool or wool blend (wound into 2 separate 50g balls - we can help with this), size US 4-6 circular needle (depending on your gauge) 40-47” long.
Amiga Cardigan
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 15, and 22, 6-8pm
The Amiga class this past fall was such a hit we were asked to offer it again! The Amiga is a simple, lightweight cardigan that’s perfect for our climate in most seasons. The shaping highlights hand dyed yarns especially well, suits every body type and is a pleasure to knit. Using a basic top-down pattern, you can try on your sweater as you go to ensure your desired fit, as well as gently adjust the pattern to your unique preferences, if you wish. Our shop sample was knit with a smooth and drapey yarn made from sugar cane, but others have enjoyed Amiga in wool, cotton, silk, alpaca, all producing unique, elegant garments.
Our first session of this three-part class will cover gauge, to make sure your sweater fits. Please knit a gauge swatch at home, and bring it to the first class. Gauge swatch: CO 21 sts, knit in stockinette stitch for 28 rows, bind off loosely.
Gauge: 17 sts/ 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette st after gentle blocking
Instructor: Chelsea Fox, $50 plus cost of materials
Block of the Month
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6-8pm -OR- Saturday, Feb. 25, 12-2pm
Build your knitting skills one square at a time. This class is the first in the series. We’ll be discussing color theory, yarn choice, gauge. We have three patterns available for every skill level so you’re sure to find something you like!
Please refer to the “Block of the Month” email previously sent out or the Ravelry post (posted in Friends of the Bully group) for more information, $15 plus cost of materials.
Instructor: Hannah Readdick
Materials: ~55-65g worsted weight yarn per block
Advanced Dye Workshop with Erica!
September 20th, 2011
The two day workshop costs $80, include all materials and three skeins of yarn you’ll be taking home with you.
Each day we’ll be meeting for about three hours. While dyeing yarn is not too terribly messy, you’ll want to wear something that could get dirty. Erica and I will be setting up an outdoor dye studio behind the shop and hopefully the weather will agree with us!
To recap…
Dyeing Master Class with Erica Puckett
Saturday and Sunday, October 8 + 9, 12-~3pm
Day One: You’ll explore a dip dye technique with a skein of sock yarn.
Day Two: “Trade Secrets Revealed”
Erica has developed her own method of dyeing - a fusion of several techniques.
We will also be offering another workshop in November. Participants will be chosen in the same manner. More details to come on that session! And if these go well maybe there will be additional workshops in springtime!
Update: Due to the overwhelming interest in Erica’s class and my desire to be as fair as possible, participants will be chosen through a lottery process. Give me a call - 224.2855 or send me an email - and I’ll put your name on the official list. On Friday we’ll pick 6 (maybe 8?) names (thanks random.org!) and then I’ll alert the winners!
-Hannah
Labor Day Weekend Sale
August 18th, 2011
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- Hannah and the Wooly Bullies
June 2011 Wooly Bulletin
June 14th, 2011
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April 2011 Wooly Bulletin
April 5th, 2011
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Greetings!
Spring is officially in the air - or is that pollen? We have some fun classes lined up for April - fresh projects and fresh techniques. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is just around the corner in May and you could make a perfect gift in a few of these classes. Call the shop and we’ll get you signed up! Look out for another announcement to follow shortly highlighting the events surrounding Wooly Bully’s 5th Birthday this April!
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Belted Man Sweater
Friday, April 1, 12-4pm Join us in making this handsome belted garment. While modeled by a man, a classic silhouette like this would work with any figure! You choose between a sleeved or vested version. Small touches like buttons, wide belt loops, and caboose-camouflaging tunic length make this pattern a winner. This class is not to be missed! FREE
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Slip of a Thing Felted Bag
Monday, April 11 and 18, 6-8pm
In this two part class, we’ll construct a cute, colorful felted bag. This little bag uses slip stitch knitting to create a two-color design. You’ll learn about the mechanics of machine felting wool and you’ll get to experience the thrill of watching your knitted piece transform before your eyes! (It almost feels like you’re doing something bad!) Did I mention mistakes seem to disappear during the felting process? It really does all come out in the wash! Finish with an i-cord or ribbon straps. We prefer using Noro Kureyon for an especially pretty effect! $30.
Supplies: 4 balls of Noro Kureyon (2 balls in 2 colors), US 13 circular needle 16" in length
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Sagebrush Shrug
Tuesday, April 12 and 19, 6-8pm
This charming shrug is a quick Springtime project knit flat in one piece. It features a nice lace pattern suitable for a beginning lace project. Erica will cover several techniques indispensable to the intermediate level knitter including a provisional cast-on, picking up stitches, grafting stitches together, and using a "lifeline" while knitting lace, $30. Supplies: 250-280 yards DK or light worsted weight yarn, US 7 needles ( for lace body), US 5 24" circular needle (ribbing of body), US 5 DPNS (ribbing around arms) The shop sample was completed in Mirasol’s Sawya, a cotton, silk and alpaca blend that’s wonderful to work with!
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Intro to Entrelac
Wednesday, April 13 and 20, 6-8pm Entrelac - French for interwoven. Entrelac creates the illusion of knitted bands woven like a basket. Entrelac is so intriguing - is it woven? Is it seamed? No! This technique is not only fun to work but creates a striking finished effect that is certainly worth the effort. This project can involve lots of turning so we’ll learn a trick that will always keep the right side facing you, eliminating the need to turn.You have the option of fashioning a scarf, a shawl or a pillow in this two-part class. The entrelac design really pops when using a yarn with long color repeats such like Noro Silk Garden, Noro Taiyo, or any of the Kauni yarns, $30.
Supplies for scarf: 480 yards light worsted to DK weight yarn (4 balls Noro Silk Garden or 2 balls Noro Taiyo), US 8 needles
Supplies for shawl: 1150 yards light worsted to DK weight yarn (10 balls Noro Silk Garden or 5 balls Noro Taiyo), US 8-10 needles Supplies for pillow: 500 yards light worsted to DK weight yarn (5 balls Noro Silk Garden, 3 balls Noro Taiyo), US 7-8 needles
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Learn to Knit Continental
Monday, April 25, 6-8pm While every style of knitting has its own merits and weaknesses, there are some differences that set Continental knitting apart from the English style. Continental knitting requires fewer hand movements to form each stitch and can be more efficient - especially for stockinette in the round! Continental knitting utilizes different muscles and postures which can lessen strain and problems associated with repetitive stress. It’s also a helpful skill when doing stranded colorwork. Come and mix it up with us, $15. Supplies: bring some worsted weight, pale colored yarn, straight and 16" circular needles (needles appropriately sized for working with worsted weight yarn)
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Cabled Baby Hat
Saturday, April 9, 11-1pm Supplies: ~65 yards worsted weight yarn, US 7 or 8 16" circular needle, US 7 or 8 DPNs, cable needle or extra DPN
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Hannah Readdick and the Wooly Bullies
February 2011 Wooly Bulletin
January 24th, 2011
Beginning Lace Triangular Shawl
Tuesday, January 25 and February 1, 6-8pm
Instructor: Maria Meade
Juno Regina Lace Wrap
Sunday, February 6 and 13, 2-4pm
Instructor: Maria Meade
Beginning Knitting
Saturday, February 12 and 19, 11am-1pm
If you couldn’t make to the January sessions, join us now for this two-part introduction to knitting. This class is perfect for those who want to learn to knit, as well as those who already have some basic knowledge but would like a “refresher” on the subject. You’ll learn about yarn and needle selection, casting on and off, knitting and purling, changing colors and seaming. Your final product with be a cozy pair of fingerless mitts. You’ll leave the class prepared to embark on further knitting adventures. No experience necessary, $30, plus cost of supplies.
Instructor: Chelsea Fox
Felted Nest - explore several felting methods. You will receive instruction on the knitting of the nest, machine & hand felting, as well as needle felting and embroidering embellishments.
Saturday, February 12 and 19, 2-4pm
Instructor: Chelsea Fox
Cabled Beret
Monday, February 21 and 28, 6-8pm
Instructor: Bethany Kocher
Check back soon - we’ll be adding a few more classes to the schedule.
January 2011 Wooly Bulletin
January 5th, 2011
| Greetings!
I want to thank everyone who participated in our Holiday Fundraising efforts on behalf of the Friends for Charlie medical assistance fund. With your generosity we met our goal of $1000!
If you’re interested in taking a class, call the shop and we’ll sign you up! Class supplies will be listed shortly on the shop website and on the Friends of the Bully page on Ravelry.
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 Knitted Knucks
Tuesday, January 11 and 18, 6-8pm |
Learn to Knit Socks
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 19, and 26, 6-8pm Join Marianne to learn the basics of sock making! They work up quickly with a medium weight yarn and can soon serve as a treasured holiday gift. Double Pointed Needles are the most common way of knitting small diameter objects in the round. In this class, you will master knitting in the round, turning the heel (easier than it sounds!), working a gusset & closing up a toe with a grafting stitch. There are lots of techniques involved in knitting a sock and you will find lots of other opportunities to use your newly learned skills, $45.
Instructor: Marianne Graves
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Beginning Knitting
Saturday, January 22 and 29, 11am-1pm
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Endless Rose Colorwork Hat
Saturday, January 22 and 29, 2-4pm Instructor: Chelsea Fox
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Knit a Beanie
Sunday, January 23 and 30, 2-4pm
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Felted Slippers
Monday, January 24 and 31, 6-8pm |
Hannah Readdick and the Wooly Bullies
Happy Holidays!
December 10th, 2010
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Holiday Giving
Every year we look forward to the holidays at Wooly Bully, our time for community outreach. Traditionally, our community outreach has involved "adopting" a family with special needs, however, this year we are faced with a unique situation with a dear friend in need. We’ve decided to focus our efforts this holiday season on raising funds on his behalf.
Charlie Cooper, a close friend of mine and long-time Tallahassee resident, was diagnosed this fall, shortly after his 27th birthday, with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. The cost of his treatment, in addition to his living expenses are staggering. It is our wish to aleviate whatever stress possible, in this case some of his financial obligations, so that he can focus on healing and fighting his cancer. We’re reaching out on his behalf because we know he’d do the same.  While in the past contributions have included in-kind donations, this year we will only be accepting monetary donations (unless, of course, you happen to have any full O2 tanks sitting around). Again, the funds we raise will be contributed directly to the Friends for Charlie Medical Assistance Fund and no donation is too small! This is a wonderful opportunity to see your donation IMMEDIATELY benefit someone in OUR community!
If you would like to include a card to Charlie and his family, we will happily pass that along. And while I’m asking for favors, I ask that you include Charlie and his family in your thoughts and prayers. I can’t wait to show Charlie and his family how generous and warm the patrons of Wooly Bully are!
How to donate:
1. drop by the shop, we’ll be collecting contributions there
2. Go visit friendsforcharlie.com to donate securely online and learn more about Charlie’s unique situation.
BUT IT GETS BETTER…
To sweeten the deal there will be prizes. For every $20 donated, your name will go in the prize jar once. For every $50 donated we’ll put your name in three times.
There will be two winners. One will receive…
A BRAND NEW SHINY SET OF ADDI LACE CLICKS
(ret. value $169)
The other winner will receive…
a $75 gift certificate to Wooly Bully
Winners will be announced at the end of business on Dec. 23rd!
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We hope the holidays are treating you well! We wish you and your family the best in the new year!
Shop Hours for Thanksgiving
November 22nd, 2010Hey all,
Just a quick note to let you guys know; the shop will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 25 & 26. Normal hours will resume on Saturday.
Happy holidays, and travel safe!
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